The Internet's Maximum Potential

Drew Steck and Rick Katschke have an announcement to make...about something they did seven years ago. Did they commit a heinous crime and only now are fessing up to the crime? You'll have to listen to find out if that's the case! http://archive.org/download/Announcement_201412/Announcement.mp3

SURPRISE! Drew and Rick record a reunion episode...almost 5 years since the last update. ENJOY! https://archive.org/download/Internetsmaximumpotential2014reunion/Internetsmaximumpotential2014reunion.mp3

Rick and Drew reflect on acapella groups in this shortened version of The IMP.http://www.archive.org/download/IMPS2E1/ImpS2e1.mp3

In the first episode of the second season of the IMP, Rick and Drew divulge their hatred for an unnamed jerk.Here's the episode:http://www.archive.org/download/IMPS2E1/ImpS2e1.mp3

The Internet's Maximum Potential will return this summer and this Spring Break themed special brings you up to date on all of the happenings in the world of Rick Katschke and Drew Steck...http://www.archive.org/download/InternetsMaximumPotentialSeasons12BridgeEpisode/imps2e1.mp3

First of all, here's a quick and easy way to listen to EVERY episode of our show. For those just now listening to the show, I wanted to give a fair warning that there is some occassional "blue language", nothing explicit in nature, but on a few occassions, a swear word here and there were included in the mix of the conversation. Drew Steck and Rick Katschke and all guests did this for comedic effect, not because they are unclassy individuals. Listen with caution. Not committed to listening to all 18 episodes yet? Here's a 15 minute sampler, which is far from the "best of" our show, but instead gives you a good feel of what to expect: http://www.archive.org/download/InternetsMaximumPotentialSampler/InternetsMaximumPotentialSampler.mp3 Episode 1: Sip Back and Relaxhttp://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/05/episode-1-sip-back-and-relax.htmlEpisode 2: Sophomore Slump?http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/05/episode-2-sophomore-slump.htmlEpisode 3: The Giverhttp://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/06/episode-3-giver.htmlEpisode 4: Can't Stop the Musichttp://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/06/episode-4-cant-stop-music.htmlEpisode 5: Natalie Portman is Cute (with Carl Habermehl and Mike Schmalz) http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/06/episode-5-natalie-portman-is-cute.htmlEpisode 6: Weekly Press Conferenceshttp://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/06/episode-6-weekly-press-conferences.htmlEpisode 7: The Pitmaster (with Brad Gage and John Thompson)http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/06/episode-7-swit-down.htmlEpisode 8: Look at this Violence (with Tom Fuchs)http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/06/episode-8-look-at-this-violence.htmlEpisode 9: Cutting the Edgehttp://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/06/episode-9-cutting-edge.htmlEpisode 10: The Sum of All Festshttp://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/07/episode-10-sum-of-all-fests.htmlEpisode 11: Ports (with Lee Allen)http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/07/episode-11-ports.htmlEpisode 12: Pick of the Reek (with Evan Pilak)http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/07/episode-12-pick-of-reek.htmlEpisode 13: After Hourshttp://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/07/episode-13-after-hours.htmlEpisode 14: 4 Napkins* (with Andrew Iver Nelson)http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/07/episode-14-4-napkins.htmlEpisode 15: Slumber Party Politicshttp://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/07/episode-15-slumber-party-politics.htmlEpisode 16: Broadcasting's Top Aptitudehttp://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/08/episode-16-broadcastings-top-aptitude.htmlEpisode 17: Guestapalooza (with Lee Allen, Andrew Berman, Tara Domine, Carl Habermehl, Mike Schmalz and John Thompson) http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/08/episode-17-guestapalooza.htmlEpisode 18: Season (Series?) Finalehttp://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/08/episode-18-season-series-finale.htmlDue to complications with communication on the part of Rick Katschke, Rick and Drew were not able to do a California-based show during Rick's incredibly brief stay in Torrance, California.Drew's short film "Angel", mentioned in episode 18, is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1gzbvyYRtwShortly after the airing of episode 18, Rick Katschke was offered a job and is currently employed. He is saving up so he can start two podcasts...when he does, you will hear it here first.Most importantly, friend of the show Tinyfolk, has released his latest album "Catfood Shotgun Goddamn", which features some really awesome songs such as "Bubble Guns (Hello Shark)", but also notably features the theme song he created for the Guestapalooza. "Catfood Shotgun Goddamn" can be streamed and downloaded for free at http://cllct.com/release/catfoodshotgungoddamn

It all comes down to this. In the final 75 minutes of the Internet's Maximum Potential, Drew Steck and Rick Katschke come to terms with the imminent passing of the show. Will it return or is this the last hurrah? A downtrodden aura surrounds the show, so Rick and Drew combat it by trying to incorporate three episodes into one. Don't miss the thrilling conclusion!Thank you for listening,Rick and Drewhttp://www.archive.org/download/InternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode18SeasonseriesFinale/Internetsmaximumpotentialfinale.mp3

Rick and Drew are joined by Lee Allen, Andrew Berman, Tara Domine, Carl Habermehl, Mike Schmalz and John Thompson in an all out "all-in" penultimate episode of the show. The stakes have never been so high and may never be so again. Josh Greiveldinger makes a cameo.Special theme song by Tinyfolk. Be sure to check him out at http://www.Myspace.com/tinyfolksings and search for Tinyfolk on the totally free, totally independent site http://www.cllt.comhttp://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode17Guestapalooza/podcsastguestapalooza.mp3

In a very special episode, Rick Katschke and Drew Steck, along with Carl Habermehl, Mike Schmalz, Andrew Berman, Tara Domine, John Thompson and Lee Allen recreate one of the great lost radio plays of all-time, Broadcastin's Top Aptitude. Featuring comedy acts, race tracks and the 1938 New York Yankees, it is the most unforgettable half hour of audio you may ever hear.Written by Rick Katschkehttp://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode16BroadcastingsTopAptitude/radioplay.mp3

Rick and Drew return from a weeklong break. Drew decides to eat candy and other treats throughout the program while the two talk about a man who betrayed them, camping, Rick's return to improv, Rick's explosion regarding Paul McCartney's Halftime Show, a hatred of a bumper sticker, digust towards the Boy Scouts, a contradiction is discovered and Rick and Drew get way too political for the first time ever.http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode15SlumberPartyPolitics/SlumberPartyPolitics.mp3

The elusive Andrew Iver Nelson finally joins Rick and Drew. Discussion topics include The Dark Knight, Rick and Andrew's experiences in professional sports, Blue Streak, The Indiana Pacers, Andrew's handsomeness, Martin Short and Andrew Iver Nelson Sticks it to Steck!http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode144Napkins/4Napkins_.mp3

Episode 13 roles around and Rick and Drew must encounter what is perhaps the unluckiest number in the world. The fellas talk about late night party lines, Dan Uggla, Disneyland vs. Disneyworld, Universal Studios LA vs. Orlando, Busch Gardens, The Jam for Pam and The Wizard!http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode13AfterHours/AfterHours.mp3

Drew and Rick reach the dozen mark and are joined by Evan Pilak. The fellas talk Oak Creek Value Cinema, The Simpsons Arcade Game, Evan's "King Pong" series, Rick's NPR idea, C.C. Sabathia, Brett Favre, Tecmo Super Bowl and Evan gets STECK DECK'D!http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode12PickOfTheReek/Pickofthereek.mp3

After a weeklong hiatus, the show is back with Episode 11! Drew and Rick are joined by one of the world's most beautiful women, Lee Allen! Lee and Rick talk about their trip to New York City, the show is interrupted by the Hell's Angels, Alec Baldwin's contributions to NYC are discussed, a tale of the evil "Hot Rick", and encounter Drew's varying accents.http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode11Ports/Ports.mp3

Episode 10 of the Internet's Maximum Potential is the unofficial "midseason point" for the first season of the series. In this Fourth of July Extravaganza, Drew wows Rick Katschke with his impressions of Bill Pullman and Robin Williams, the two talk Wall-E, Rick's upcoming trip to New York, Rick's hatred of unnecessary abbreviation, send their congratulations to Eric Price and talk about Drew's love of Chevy Chase. Also discussed: marionettes.http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode10TheSumOfAllFests/SumofallFests.mp3

For episode nine, Drew and Rick fly guestless and discuss Drew's BIG week. Among the armada of topics: Sunglasses, Rocky Rococos, the NBA Finals/Draft, addictive vs. addicting, the Times Cinema, the Found Footage Festival and the return of "Sticking it to Steck" and "The Steck Deck".http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode9CuttingTheEdge/CuttingTheEdge.mp3

Episode 8 of The Internet's Maximum Potential welcomes guest Tom Fuchs, a writer from CHUD.com. Tom, Rick and Drew talk about the films of Fuchs/Katschke, Buffalo Wild Wings, Eef Barzelay, a comedy sighting and other mishaps. A series of new segments are introduced.http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode8LookAtThisViolence/LookAtThisViolence.mp3

Our longest episode yet features John Thompson and Brad Gage, along with wonderful anecdotes about Johnny Depp, John Fugelsang, The Happening, The Critic and plenty of other delightful topics. The original title for this episode was "Swit Down", but the last few minutes of the episode (containing that reference) were unfortunately lost. Our movie recommendations were lost as well, but they were: John- Saddest Music in the WorldBrad - Speed RacerRick - Super High MeDrew - 40 Days, 40 Nights/30 Days of Night/Six Days, Seven Nights, any M. Night filmhttp://www.archive.org/download/Episode7SwitDown/episode7take2.mp3

Drew Steck and Rick Katschke are spurned at the altar of guestdom for episode 6, leaving the two shattered souls with just each other. As a result, they talk about Coldplay, Drew's Grandpa, upcoming films, $1000 movie tickets, and the final game of the kickball season.http://www.archive.org/download/InternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode6WeeklyPressConferences/WeeklyPressConferences.mp3

Episode 5 of The Internet's Maximum Potential welcomes the first guests to the show in Carl Habermehl and Mike Schmalz. In this episode they discuss the "lost" episode of The Internet's Maximum Potential, their kickball team, Melissa Morris, the South Dakota State Police, the Shedd Aquarium, interrupt Paula Cole and reveal a grand announcement.http://www.archive.org/download/InternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode5NataliePortmanIsCute/NataliePortmanIsCute.mp3